Jose Orozco, a congressional candidate for the Republican Party of New Mexico, has announced his candidacy for New Mexico’s 2nd District. He said his commitment to supporting working families, reducing taxes, enhancing public safety, and safeguarding energy jobs in a recent press release.
"Like so many New Mexicans, I've faced adversity head-on," said Orozco. "When I was a kid, my mom and I sold shoes at the flea market to make ends meet. Those challenges taught me faith, strength, and perseverance, lessons that have guided me every day since. I'm running for Congress to fight for families like mine, to lower taxes, stop the drugs and crime plaguing our communities, and protect the oil and gas jobs that keep our economy strong."
According to Orozco, he is a proud New Mexican who transformed a life-changing training accident that ended his dream of serving as a Marine officer into a new mission by collaborating with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to combat drug cartels and fentanyl trafficking. Now running for Congress, he advocates for lowering inflation through tax relief, supporting law enforcement, and protecting New Mexico’s energy industry. Orozco resides in Albuquerque with his wife Amy and their teenage son, grounded in the values of faith, family, and freedom that shape New Mexico’s 2nd District.
The Congressional District 2 of New Mexico had approximately 705,000 residents in 2023. The median age was 36.5 years old, and the median household income was $57,028, marking an increase of 5.75% from the previous year. The district's population includes significant groups such as White (non-Hispanic) and various Hispanic-origin categories.
Oil and gas industries continue to be central to New Mexico’s economy. These sectors contribute significantly to state revenues and employment opportunities across southern counties. In fiscal year 2023 alone, oil and gas generated about $11.5 billion in state revenue along with approximately $1 billion for local governments, supporting education and infrastructure development.
Orozco emphasizes his roots as a proud New Mexican who grew up selling shoes at the flea market with his mother. He turned early hardships into a lifelong commitment to service. After a training accident ended his aspirations in the Marines, he served as a DEA contractor focused on dismantling cartels and stopping fentanyl trafficking.
